About Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 14 years of service, Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan has held 10 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Others Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bhubaneswar; Vice Chairman, Development Authority Cuttack; Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Cuttack. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 11m as Vice Chairman, Development Authority Cuttack.
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Others Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bhubaneswar, until 31 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.Tech. Malaviya National Institute of Technology. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. Malaviya National Institute of Technology | Electronics | - | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) | Home Affairs Others Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bhubaneswar | Centre | Home / Census | 16/06/2025 - 31/12/2025 |
| 2 | Vice Chairman | Development Authority Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/06/2022 - 01/06/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Municipal Corporation Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 16/06/2022 - 26/06/2022 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/07/2019 - 19/08/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dhenkanal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/01/2018 - 03/07/2019 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Municipal Admn & Urb Deptt Berhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 28/04/2017 - 16/01/2018 |
| 7 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Kendujhar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/02/2016 - 27/04/2017 |
| 8 | Sub Collector | Berhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/02/2015 - 24/01/2016 |
| 9 | Sub Collector | Titlagarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2014 - 15/02/2015 |
| 10 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 03/09/2012 - 27/08/2014 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 22nd Round of Phase III MCTP | 12/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan belong to?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2012, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's age?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan is 42 years old, born on 18 April 1984.
What was Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's last posting?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Others Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bhubaneswar until 31 December 2025.
How many years has Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan held?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan held in one role was 2y 11m as Vice Chairman, Development Authority Cuttack.
What is Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan's educational qualification?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Malaviya National Institute of Technology.
How was Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nikhil Pavan Kalyan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
